Medium worked in (One or two clear words that describe your medium. For example: oils and watercolors, jewelry, woodwork, pottery)* The medium listed here should be illustrated later in this application with images. This medium and the uploaded images should match.
Price range for which your art wholesales (If you do not sell your work wholesale, simply note that in the space below).* If you do sell wholesale, please provide detail that explains different prices for different pieces. If cost difference is based on size, weight, time invested, materials, etc., explain what impacts different ranges in your pricing. If you do not sell your work at wholesale, and especially if you are not willing to sell your work at wholesale, please state that in the box below.
Price range for which your art retails* Please provide the same detail requested in the previous question.
Describe the process and materials used in your work.* This is your opportunity to explain how your work is linked to Indiana through the materials, traditions, process, and/or people involved. Tell your artisan story and educate the jury panel on why your artwork merits designation as the best in Indiana, how it is unique, and why it deserves to be part of Indiana Artisan.
Describe the design and qualities of your work.* The jury panel will review 1.) Whether your design satisfies the intent and function of the piece and 2.) Whether the components of the design relate well to each other. These intentionally are broad areas for review so that they apply in some way to the work of every applicant. Indiana Artisan seeks high-quality and exceptionally designed work, and this is your opportunity to explain why your work is among the best in the state.
Describe the technique you use to create your work.* The jury panel will review 1.) If there is evidence of skilled craftsmanship, including finishing, joinery, construction, balance, etc. and 2.) Whether, and how, the materials related to the original intent/function of the piece. Again, these intentionally are broad areas for review so they apply to in some way to the work of every applicant. As you describe the technique you use to create your work, this is your opportunity to explain why your work is among the best in the state.
All artwork is one-of-a-kind, but describe why you believe your artwork is original and how it reinforces an overall brand of quality work created by an Indiana Artisan* The jury panel will review 1.) How original your work is - how it reflects a unique style, personal expression or interpretation, and 2.) How authentic your work is - how it exhibits a tradition or heritage of Indiana or cultural communities and groups. These intentionally are broad areas for review so that they apply in some way to the work of every applicant.
Describe how marketable your work is* The jury panel will review 1.) The appropriateness of the product to support the development of the Indiana Artisan brand, 2.) Whether the pricing of your work is appropriate and 3.) Whether Indiana Artisan believes it can help expand wholesale/retail opportunities for your work. You may comment or give information to help the jury in its decision.
Venues in which you have participated (galleries, shows, festivals, etc.) in the past 7 years.* Please include the year(s) of participation starting with the most recent
IMAGE UPLOAD. Each image cannot exceed 5MB. You MUST submit at least one image. Five image limit. You must upload at least one image, and you are strongly encouraged to take advantage of all five opportunities to illustrate your work as you currently offer it for sale. Providing five images, of multiple pieces of work, allows the jury panel to see consistency within your body of work.
Include images that highlight the uniqueness of your artwork, its specialness among similar art, and why it should be selected by the jury. Upload the highest quality images possible, jpg file format is preferred, and no image should exceed 5MB.
For artisans whose work is accepted to become part of the Indiana Artisan brand, your images will be retained for reference and promotional purposes.
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